About the job:
Are you looking to advance your career to the next level? Are you an experienced engineer looking to become recognised as a Senior engineer? Are you a Senior engineer looking for a clear path to progress to Principal?
Kent is looking for a Senior Metallurgy & Corrosion Engineer to be based in Woking. Joining our Engineering business, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and exciting projects. As part of our highly experienced Engineering team, you will provide value-adding, specialist engineering support to our clients.
We follow a hybrid working model that combines office and remote work, with a requirement to be in the Woking office four days a week. This approach supports the development of a strong and effective team dynamic within Engineering.
Skills & Responsibilities:
Contribute to projects across Engineering and Consultancy Services markets (Oil and Gas, Hydrogen and Low Carbon), with responsibilities including:
Supports the discipline supervisor for the selection of materials, corrosion assessment and development of deliverables.
Providing corrosion and materials support for all the project and lifecycle stages from Concept, Pre-FEED, FEED, Detail Design, Construction and Operational.
Experience in materials selection and corrosion for the operational assets.
Review of coating and painting systems onshore pipelines, onshore oil and gas buried metallic structures.
Knowledge / experience of cathodic protection will be added advantage.
Knowledge / Experience of CRAS and RBI will be added advantage.
Writing of Materials Selection Philosophies, Reports and preparing Materials Selection Diagrams.
Writing of Materials Specification (Coating and Painting, Insulations and Sour materials).
Knowledge / experience of the corrosion models (ECE 5.8, Predict etc).
Knowledge / experience of CCS and Hydrogen projects will be added advantage.
Reviews, and checks the materials activities including Philosophies, Specifications for coatings, protection, insulation etc, Material Selection, Calculations, Drawings, Datasheets, preparation of Technical Requisitions & Bid Evaluations. Identifies and resolves discrepancies and divergences from original proposal/ contract by raising technical queries with projects / client.
In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.
Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:
Engineering degree (honours or equivalent) in metallurgy / materials / corrosion.
Working towards Chartered status is considered advantageous.
Proven experience working within oil and gas or renewables related companies.
Knowledge / experience of Pre-FEED, FEED and EPC/EPCm project phases is considered advantageous
Proven success in delivering studies and preparing clear, concise reports against time, cost, and quality objectives.
Communication:
Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.
Behaviour/ Core Competencies:
Knowledge of CO2, H2S corrosion, CO2 Dense Phase, H2, MIC and Chlorides material selection and degradation mechanisms is required. Ammonia and Biofuel corrosion is considered advantageous.
Knowledge of Coating and Painting requirements.
Self-motivated, enthusiastic, reliable, work to time sensitive deliverables and mature approach to work.
HSSEQ:
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.
We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process. Please contact us confidentially at
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